The Level of Knowledge and Practices of Parents in Kosovo Regarding the Use of Antimicrobials: A Quantitative Analysis

Author(s)	Dr. Blerat Cenaj, Dr. Festim Sylejmani
Country	Kosovo
Abstract	Antibiotics are potent drugs used to treat bacterial infections. The misuse or unnecessary use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance (Fischbach, Walsh, 2009). Side effects of antibiotics constitute one of the top ten causes of morbidity and mortality in the USA (Shapiro, Hicks, Pavia, & Hersh, 2014). One of the contributing factors to irrational use of antimicrobials is self- medication and self-treatment by patients themselves. This quantitative research aimed to analyze the level of knowledge and practice of parents in Kosovo regarding the use of antimicrobials for their children. The results indicate that, although the majority of parents have an average level of knowledge, there is a problematic aspect in practice, where some of them use antibiotics without consulting a doctor. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended to establish clear protocols for the use of antimicrobials and increase awareness among citizens to combat misuse and resistance to antibiotics in Kosovo.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-28
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2283
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbdssk

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